Hey Guys,
Q. I wanted your opinion on Molk's play on Saturday.
Even though he snapped the ball well, I didn't think he was nearly as physical as he should have been, and often got way out of position when run blocking. He seems to be more than agile enough, but on several plays he either got overpowered by the defensive tackle or over-reached and didn't bite off enough of him, and as a result allowed penetration into the backfield.
Q. When the offensive linemen cut block, are they not taught to "roll" a bit into the defensive linemen to help get into their feet and to keep the DL’s from using their hands to push up off the cut block?
A. Thanks for the question. The play of the entire offensive line was sub par in the Utah game. In zone blocking it is sometimes difficult to tell with 100% certainty which of the linemen is causing the problem. In zone blocking the offensive linemen need to work together and timing is very important. If one lineman makes the wrong read it can make the lineman next to him look bad.
As a group it looked to us like the interior line, the center and guards, had the most problems. Saw quite a few times when Molk was driven backwards. This will destroy zone schemes. You cannot give up penetration on the second step in zone schemes. As for cut blocks, in zone running schemes the center is blocking the front side and should not be cut blocking. The only times I have ever seen cut blocks used in zone schemes were as part of backside cut off, not to the front side. Cut blocks could be used in some of UM’s pass protections. In the short passing game, getting defensive linemen easily is necessary. Cut blocks, or nut blocks as they are sometimes called, are used to accomplish this.
Q. How much of Ferrara have you seen at the offensive guard position?
When we attended spring practice, Ferrara was still a defensive tackle. We have seen some film of him playing OG and he definitely has the skill set to be competent at that position. However, he also has a lot to learn.
written by CoachBt and ErocWolverine
I am very close to the inside thought process of michigan offensive. I know for a FACT the missed D tackles ect. are do to moosemen's lack of ability to remember his job. watch Molk during a game consistently reminding or ripping moosemen during a game! molk will be a great center ! he the strongest, fastest, smartest and quickest linemen at michigan! you and your negative arm chair quarterbacks will be praising Molk in the years to come. Mark my words.
ReplyDeleteWell obviously you haven't watched the tapes much then.
ReplyDeleteAlso we never said he won't be a fine center someday ... it isn't today or this year though.
He can snap the ball very well this year and from what we saw in the spring time that is a huge accomplishment.
Thanks for the comments though